Schengen visa: how can Russians issue a document?
Expert in tourism and visa processing Vladimir Bondar shared how to increase the chances of approving a Schengen visa in the current conditions and what difficulties you can face when applying for it.
The process now requires much more time and effort.
The procedure for obtaining a Schengen visa has changed dramatically. The first difficulty that can be faced by those who want to get it, is the recording. The option of self-recording is available for each applicant, but the waiting process takes an average of one and a half to two months. Therefore, on the market began to appear more and more special automatic programs that help to sign up as soon as possible.”
Package of documents. It is necessary not to rely only on the lists published on the websites of visa centers, because “they are not always complete, relevant and often do not correspond to what conditions and parameters the consul draws his attention to when making a decision.”
It is better to provide documents that are attached as proof of financial solvency and the ability to pay for the trip. For a trip to Germany - documents of foreign cards, for other Schengen countries - Russian cards and statements on the movement of funds for the last 3 months with a live stamp of the bank.
“When providing documents on the availability of real estate (land, house, apartment and even car) increases the chance of approval of the Schengen. This proves to the consuls the existence of additional ties with the homeland and is another confirmation that the tourist will return to his country.”
The purchased tickets must be attached to the documents, since this will not allow the consul to refuse under the item “Inaccuracy of the information provided confirming the purpose and conditions of the intended stay”.
Filing documents.
" . Fees can be a pitfall, which in some consulates and visa centers are paid directly on the spot and accepted exclusively in cash. If the funds are not with you, most likely, you will have to write again.”
The timing of a Schengen visa may vary depending on a number of factors, including the country, the current political situation and the current workload of the consulate. The process will take from a few days to three weeks.
Currently, obtaining a Schengen visa for Russians is not a guaranteed process. Due to the aggravated situation, a large number of pitfalls and “capcans” appeared in the world, which place consulates to block its mass receipt. In order to maximize the chances of approval, the assistance of specialized agencies should be sought ...”
Source: https://iz.ru/
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